Moving to Biggenden QLD 4621
What the official numbers say about living in Biggenden — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $725 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Biggenden grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (682 → 788 people).
Around 55% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Biggenden scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest airport: Gayndah Airport, 43.5 km west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 239 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 5 parks — see them all on the Biggenden profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Biggenden State School 1.2 km
Groceries: Friendly Grocer 900 m
Parks and reserves: McKenzie Park 250 m · Harders Park 600 m · Beiers Park 700 m · Rollinson Park 1.2 km · Lions Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Biggenden, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Magpie-lark · Galah · Apostlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Biggenden, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggenden here | 788 | — | 1/10 | 43% |
| Apple Tree Creek | 726 | — | 1/10 | 60% |
| Childers | 1,682 | — | 1/10 | 24% |
| Gayndah | 1,949 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Howard | 1,394 | — | 1/10 | 73% |
| Pacific Haven | 778 | — | 1/10 | 67% |
| Burrum Town | 197 | — | 1/10 | 62% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be North Burnett — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4621 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Biggenden profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 682 people to 788. It sits about 239 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is North Burnett council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Apple Tree Creek · Childers · Gayndah · Howard · Pacific Haven · Burrum Town.
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